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PhD of Physical Therapy
- Mount Pleasant, United States
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
The Doctor of Physical Therapy is a 28-month, 112-credit CAPTE-accredited doctorate starting each January.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop advanced knowledge of Physical Therapy and apply discipline-appropriate methods
- Assess relevant evidence
- And communicate informed conclusions.
Career outcomes
- Physical therapist
Curriculum
- 28-month
- Seven-semester
- 112-credit curriculum that teaches physical therapy the way it is practised
- In a semi-self-paced model
- With 36 weeks of full-time clinical experience. Accredited by CAPTE.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's or master's degree as set by the programme
- Cumulative GPA of at least 2.7 for most graduate programmes (some set higher)
- Official transcripts
- English proficiency and programme-specific materials such as statement and recommendations.
Minimum GPA
2.7
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's or master's degree from a recognised institution as set by the programme, Programme-specific materials (statement, Recommendations, Tests)
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 79
- IELTS 6.5
- PTE Academic 53
- Duolingo 100
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Copy
- Academic Transcripts
- Qualification Certificates
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Purpose
- Research Proposal If Applicable
- Academic References
- Proof of Financial Support
- Supporting Immigration Documents If Applicable
How to apply
- Review the graduate admission requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic records and any program-specific documents. Complete the official application and submit the requested supporting documents. Provide language proficiency evidence if required. Pay any applicable official application fee. Review the admissions decision and arrange visa documents if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $21,366 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $65 USD |
| Deposit | $2,000 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions |
| Department | Department of Physical Therapy |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, Conditions and program eligibility require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 May 2027
182 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
1 Oct 2027
321 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 15 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $21,366 USD per year. The application fee is $65 USD. The deposit is $2,000 USD. The estimated living cost is $16,622 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.7. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5, PTE Academic 53, Duolingo 100.

